| Engineer Bureau |
| November 20th 1863 |
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| Brig Genl D. Leadbetter, Chf Engr
AT |
| Hd Qrs Genl Bragg, Chickamauga |
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| The shovels and axes
were in charge of a special messenger. The defective condition of the
transportation has probably delayed their arrival. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt ACol & Actg Chf Bu |
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| Sent by telegram |
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